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Original Antique Poster Join The Air Service Learn Earn WWI US Army Air Corps
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- Dimensions:Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:1917
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Restored paper losses, restored tears, backed on linen. Good condition, restored paper losses, restored tears, staining, backed on linen.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1012625015362
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